Here’s a random non-OPSEC thought: Do you think millions of twenty-something Chinese people are running around with American symbols/letters on their arms, necks and the small of their backs? Do you think their friends are coming up and asking; “Dude, is that American or what? What does that mean? Is that the symbol for luck or wisdom? Man, that is soooo cool.”

Somehow I don’t think so. And by the way, none of the Americans I see with these Chinese symbols/letters tattoo’ed into their skin look remotely Chinese. So I must confess, I don’t get it. But then I’m old. I think if I wanted to convey to people that I am honest, or lucky, or blessed with great wisdom then I would use the English language to convey this thought so that no one would ever have to ask me what that damn thing on my arm means.

By the way - I have six tat’s myself so I’m not picking on those who chose to get inked - I’m just saying.

Keep the Faith,
Revelator

China Girl - David Bowie